OKLA. CITY —
According to national data reported in the Residential Landscape Architecture Trends survey, the trend of outdoor living space is continuing to grow in popularity among homeowners. This Friday through Sunday, Oklahomans will have the opportunity to have their outdoor living questions answered by experts in landscaping, remodeling, cooking and design at the OKC Home Outdoor Living Show at Oklahoma State Fair Park.
With more than 250 exhibitors expected, the show will help inspire homeowners with new, money-saving ideas and trends. Twenty-three of those exhibitors are Edmond businesses.
Some of this year’s show features include:
• HGTV’s Justin Cave, star of HGTV’s “Groundbreakers,” will present the top ways to upgrade an outdoor space as well as ideas for low-cost gardening and landscaping. He also will demonstrate how to create show-stopping container gardens, one of his easiest tricks for adding big impact to outdoor spaces.
• Storm Shelter Feature will present nearly 20 storm shelter companies allowing Oklahomans to shop and compare in one location. A storm shelter scavenger hunt will make comparing entertaining and will offer shelter accessories and safety items as prizes.
• Butterfly House and Pocket Prairie Garden will allow visitors to experience more than 500 butterflies in the Butterfly House, a glass structure with a walkthrough for attendees to observe a variety of butterfly species. Additionally, the house will be surrounded by a pocket prairie garden designed by Olthia. The pocket prairie garden concept incorporates plants indigenous to the state including native grasses and wildflowers that thrive in Oklahoma’s harsh weather conditions. Prairie gardens are less expensive than a typical landscape design because they start with seeds instead of fully developed plants, grow quickly and require little to no maintenance or watering.
• Show attendees also can learn how to build a disaster preparedness kit and develop an action plan for their family by taking part in the American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma’s disaster preparedness education. Activities will be offered to help make disaster training enjoyable and less intimidating for children. The Red Cross also will provide information about storm shelter grants and funding for homeowners trying to rebuild from the 2013 storms.
• Pergola Supreme will offer landscape inspiration with two outdoor kitchens, a custom pergola and pavilion, waterfalls, fire pits and a stained concrete farmhouse table. Additionally, Tony’s Tree Plantation will offer education on trees native to Oklahoma in their feature landscape exhibit.
• The outdoor kitchen stage will feature live cooking demonstrations using the latest in grilling technology. Chefs will share recipes for quick and easy family meals as well as demonstrate how to use the Green Egg and pellet grills to cook traditional grilled foods and non-traditional fare like grilled pizzas and pies. Attendees can sample the meals as they learn tips to make their next outdoor barbeque a hit.
• The outdoor plaza will include a variety of entertainment including wine tastings, live music, a children’s playground and plant sale.
To help storm victims in their efforts to rebuild, Moore residents will receive free admission to the OKC Home Outdoor Living Show all weekend with a valid Oklahoma driver’s license with a Moore address. All Oklahoma teachers will receive free admission to the show on Friday only with a valid school ID.
The OKC Home Outdoor Living Show is a three-day event this weekend that will showcase ideas for remodeling, home improvement and outdoor living. Adult admission is $9, and admission for children ages 12 and under is free. For a $2 discount, tickets can be purchased online at www.homeshowokc.com or at the customer service desk at Buy for Less stores. Show hours are Friday noon to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about the event, visit the website or call 800-395-1350.
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